Whether it is a building fire, a burst water pipe, or a natural event a disaster could easily destroy any IT system. This is why Stratosphere Networks, one of the leading providers of IT consulting benefits in Minneapolis, helps companies of all sizes develop disaster recovery plans that help them stay in business during a massive disaster.
But what happens when you don’t have a recovery plan? Consider the following important statistics.
- Companies lose $84,000 for every hour of downtime. (International Data Corp.)
- A recent small business poll found that natural disasters have impacted 30 percent of small businesses in the U.S. (NIFBA)
- The survival rate for companies without a disaster recovery plan in 10 percent (Touche Ross)
These statistics are nothing if not compelling reasons for Minneapolis-based companies to partner with a provider of IT consulting to create a disaster recovery plan, one that will meet the basic business needs of the company following a disaster. While companies have different needs based on their size and area of business, there are certain elements of disaster recovery planning that almost every disaster recovery plan includes.
Offsite Data Storage
Storing data offsite prevents it from being destroyed by a disaster. Many companies have offsite data solutions to protect themselves. For the sake of streamlining disaster recovery, it makes the most sense to store data offsite with the provider of the disaster recovery plan.
Temporary Business Location
If a disaster destroys the IT system, it may make the building area that houses the system uninhabitable. Consequently, it is necessary to establish a temporary business location that your company can use following the disaster. It can move back to the old location when it is repaired.
Emergency Hardware Deployment
Emergency hardware is deployed to the temporary business location and will serve as a makeshift IT system. Once the system is in place, the data stored offsite can be migrated to the hardware, making it a fully functioning IT network that can be used just like the old one.
Emergency Staff Deployment
Large disasters often displaces staff members, making it difficult for them to get to work. Until the situation returns to normal, temporary staff members may need to take the place of permanent ones. Emergency staff members can help you manage the makeshift IT network.
How We Can Help
The IT specialists at Stratosphere Networks have years of experience working with clients to develop the best disaster recovery plans for their needs. If you are looking for a provider of IT consulting benefits in Minneapolis to assist with disaster recovery planning, Stratosphere Networks is the company you want on your side. For more information about our disaster recovery planning services, call us today at (877) 599-3999, or use our contact form.
